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NL51 WZH

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,093 mi
Last recorded90,093 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL51 WZH
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2018 90,093 miles

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced and offside (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail too much free play (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and offside front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear exhaust mounting worn

cam belt history [noise from engine]

Pass 12 Oct 2017 86,687 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 86,683 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 83,788 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp lenes deterated slightly

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread Letters (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 83,787 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp lenes deterated slightly

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread Letters (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 81,111 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 81,109 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Lens deterated (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective Air bag warning light on (5.4.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 77,867 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 77,867 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 73,454 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 73,454 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 67,611 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Oct 2011 61,576 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear tyes perishing

Fail 17 Oct 2011 61,576 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

brake pedal judders when in operation

o/s/f brake discs inside worn

rear tyes perishing

Pass 29 Sep 2010 58,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 53,861 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 53,845 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 47,638 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 41,433 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 35,117 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Clio?

Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
5,436
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,134,954
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 660,730
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 412,067
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 387,794
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 323,634
position lamp(s) not working 317,331
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NL51 WZH is a 2001 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 66,921 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Clio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 660,730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NL51 WZH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Clio typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 25 years old, this Renault Clio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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NL51 WZH is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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